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Officials from regional water districts in southeast Los Angeles County and the San Gabriel Valley are prepared to seek millions of dollars for recycled water and other cleanup projects should voters approve Proposition 1, a $7.1 billion water bond measure on the November ballot. Gabriel Monares, a water consultant, said the measure doesn’t include money […]

California’s second largest water agency throws support behind water bond measure At the August 21, 2014 meeting of the Water Replenishment District, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to support California Proposition 1 – the $7.5 billion water bond approved by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Aug. 13 which voters will […]

On July 17, 2014, the Water Replenishment District of Southern California hosted its annual State of the District featuring special guest speaker State Assembly Member Anthony Rendon. The event was attended by members of the water and environmental communities, local elected officials, and many others. WRD continued to focus heavily on its Water Independence Now, […]

WRD Board of Directors Reorganizes Board Officers LAKEWOOD, CA – At the June 19, 2014 Board of Directors meeting of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD), the board voted on new officers, electing Sergio Calderon to take the helm as its new Board President. Calderon has served on the board since 2006, including […]

Lakewood, CA – The Water Replenishment District (WRD) hosted its 10th Annual Groundwater Quality Workshop on June 17, 2014. The free workshop welcomed approximately 140 water professionals from cities, water companies, and utilities located throughout southern California. Topics included the latest updates on drinking water regulations; case study on chlorate formation; expansion of WRD’s Goldsworthy […]

Preface by WRD: This article is a cautionary tale of what can happen in the absence of comprehensive groundwater management, especially during times of surface water drought. South Los Angeles County no longer deals with these types of problems because of the existence of the Water Replenishment District, but other areas of the state are […]

May 19, 2014 – Contaminated groundwater found at shallow depths in southern Los Angeles County has the potential to migrate to deeper aquifers, according to a scientific study just published by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Water Replenishment District of Southern California. These results confirm previous studies conducted by WRD and the U.S. Environmental […]

The Los Angeles Business Council (LABC) will be hosting it’s 8th Annual Sustainability Summit on Friday, April 25th at the Getty Center. Among the invited speakers and panelists participating in this premier environmental leadership event will be Rob Katherman, President of the Board of Directors of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD). The […]